Replica footwear boots, AIF, WW1 used for Museum Displays and Bendigo RSL Commemorative Services.Three pair of replica boots, AIF, WW1, brown/tan coloured leather, above ankle height boots with eight metal eyelets per side and brown leather laces. Leather sole with size stamp on sole. Heel with metal plate.uniform, footwear, replica, aif, ww1

Two young women pose in military uniform. One on the left is Edith Pickford of Clunes. Edith married Henry Smerdon Holmesworld war one, world war 1, world war i, chatham, chatham family collection, pickford, soldier, edith pickford, unform, music, women, clunes

Frank Anthony Thomas was born at Daylesford and enlisted at Ballarat. On his enlistment papers of 9 August 1915, his next of Kin was Saul Thomas of Ascot, Victoria. This photo was found with a number of other World War One material associated with the Holmes family of Ascot, Victoria. Black and white photographic portrait of a World War One soldier in the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF). It is Frank A. Thomas. Verso "Sincerely yours F.A. Thomas, France March 1918."chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france, frank anthony thomas, ascot

Associated with mounted Light Horse units within WW1 (1914-1918). Issued to soldiers in Light Horse Units. Associated with WW1 Light Horse Units. Leggings worn by soldiers on horseback in WW1 1914-1918. A pair (2 off) WW1 Leather Leggings for Mounted AIF soldiers. The leggings are dark tan in colour with stitching to attach buckles and fastener straps. The strap buckles are made of brass and the leather legging straps are of same leather as leggings. Sizings : 115mm x 50mmNilww1 lighthorse leggings, uniform leggings for ww1 mounted soldiers, leather leggings ww1 1914-1918

Postcard to Dorothy Davidson from Charles Colour postcard plus message on the reverse side 05480aWITH ALL BEST BIRTHDAY WISHES MAY FORTUNE, KINDLY SMILING - A LIFELONG VISIT PAY, MAY SWEET CONTENT BEGUILING, MAKE GLAD EACH PASSING DAY - MAY JOY, AND HEALTH, AND LOVE'S GREAT WEALTH SURROUND YOU ALL THE WAY. ww1

Sent to Dorothy Davidson from Charles Sands in England dated July 22nd 1918Colour postcard Thoughts of Absent ones Best Wishes Hands across the sea Although I may not meet you A line I send to greet you Recalling gladsome days of yours and mine And the warm and hearty greeting hat I send will bear repeating For I wish you all thats good, for Auld Lang Syne ww1

Sent to Dorothy Davidson from Charles Sands c1919Colour postcard of five jonquils and a message in gold glitter'To my Dear Friend , fond wishes'

Postcard sent to Dorothy Davidson from Roy Minich at Lark Hill 5.2.1919Black and white postcard of a boy dressed as a soldier sitting on a stoolWonder when they'll let me go ww1

Postcard sent to Alan Davidson , Buchan South from Charles Sands . Correspondenc on back of card.Black and white postcard showing two men beside ruins of house and wagon LA GRANDE GUERRE EUROPEENNE 524 Maisons en Ruines - House Ruins Vise Paris no. 302 G.Lelong, 21, Rue St. Martin, Amiensww1, correspondence

Postcard sent to Alan Davidson of Buchan from Charles Sands Black and white postcard showing dammage to an un-named castle126- Les Ruines du Chateau The Ruins of a Castle Vise Paris no. 385 G. Leong, 21, Rue St-Martin, Amiensww1

Also a second black and white postcard of Mick and his pal wearing great coat slouch hats boots and gaitors 05454.1Sepia toned postcard of WW 1 AIF soldiers Mick and his pal S Searle wearing uniforms and slouch hats to sister Mary sent from Hurdcott Camp Salisbury EnglandMessage on reverse from brothermilitary, uniforms aif, correspondence

Also a sepia toned postcard of same soldier with two family members a woman and young girl photographed at Bulmer Bairnsdale 05456.1Black and white postcard of unidentified WWi soldier in AIF uniform holding a swagger stick Geelong Victoriaworld war 1914-1918, uniforms aif

Sepia postcard of unidentified WWI AIF soldier in uniform Glasgow Scotlandworld war 1914-1918, uniforms aif

Sepia toned postcard of unidentified WWI soldier in AIF uniform . Soldier has plain ring on little finger left handworld war 1914-1918, military history

To Mrs A Davidson With Kind Regards from Charles R Sands Feb 1st 1917Sepia toned postcard of Private Charles R Sands and another soldier both in WWI AIF uniformfashion, ww1, correspondence

On back To Mrs A Davidson with best wishes from CR Sands 7.2.18Black and white postcard showing Private CR Sands standing and another soldier seated both wearing WWI AIF uniforms Englandworld war 1914-1918, communications

Sent from France by Charles Sands June 17/17 Dear Little Dorothy I suppose you have been wondering if I am ever going to write to you wee little Dorothy. I was so pleaseed to get the pretty card that you sent me it made me long to be back with you again and I think I will some day. I am pleased you have a lady school teacher. I will say goodbye now little Dorothy with best wishes from CharlieBlack and white photograph of little girl holding flowers, image in oval frame dark background on postcard Franceworld war 1914-1918, communications

Part of the Meade Collection. See Cat No. 10785P for details of service for "Ernest James Meade" (No.2112). Unidentified group of WW1 Australian Army Australian Rules footballers. The team was based at the No1 Command Depot at Sutton Veny, Wiltshire, UK. The officer seated is Lieutenant Colonel William Owen ('Old Bill') Mansbridge who was OC of No1 Command Depot. Compare this photograph to one of the depot's Soccer Football team taken on the same day and in the same location, which is held in the Australian War Memorial's photographic collection (AWM A 03388) The photographs were both taken by photographer Graystone Bird, whose studio was in Bath, U.K. Sepia toned photograph of a team of 1st AIF Australian Rules foorballers in three rows. Eighteen are in football kit. Two Officers are in the middle of the group. Australian soldiers in uniform at either end of the group. Footballer on left of seated officer is holding a football with, writing on it. Writing “No 1?12, 19 COMMAND DEPOT”. In white lettering on bottom LH corner: - “Graystone Bird, Bath.” Postcard format on back.Illegible handwriting in pencil on back.meade collection, australian rules football, ww1, 1st aif, photograph, graystone bird, ernest james meade

Part of the Meade Collection. See Catalogue No. 10785P for details of service for "Ernest James Meade, (No. 2112).1. Sepia toned photograph. Copy of original. Photograph features two Australian soldiers standing in front of a thatched cottage. Blank postcard format on back. 2. Sepia toned photograph. Copy of original. Photograph features two Australian soldiers and a lady standing in front of a thatched cottage. Blank postcard format on back. 3. Sepia toned photograph. Copy of an original. Photograph features five Australian soldiers. Four seated on a bench with one standing behind. 4. Sepia toned photograph. Copy of an original. Photograph of four Australian soldiers around a tree. Two sitting in front and two either side of truk. Blank postcard format on back. 5. Sepia toned photograph. Copy of an original. Photograph depicts two Australian soldiers standing on a footpath with arms on each's shoulders. Each is leaning on a walking stick. Blank postcard format on back,. 6. Sepia toned photograph. Copy of an original. Photograph depicts four Australian soldiers standing in a row. Blank postcard format on back. 7. Sepia toned photograph. Copy of an original. Photograph depicts six men seated. Two in Australian AIF Uniform. Blank postcard format on back. 8. Sepia toned photograph. Copy of an original. Photograph features two Australian soldiers standing in front of several flags including USA, Australia, Australia with YMCA written on it. Blank postcard format on back. 9. Sepia toned photograph. Copy of an original. Photograph features two white swans in grassland. Blank postcard format on back.1. Inscribed in white on front, "NORM & BILL". 3. Inscribed in white o front, "THE ??" 4. Inscribed in white on front, "LE COM.....?" 5. Inscribed in white on front, "DINKUM....?" 6. Inscribed in white on front, "Indecipherable caption". 9. Inscribed in white on front, "WHITE SWANS".meade collection, ernest james meade, 1st aif, ww1, photograph

Captain Stewart Murray HANSEN, (Service no:1000) was born in Williamstown, Victoria on 7 February, 1892, the eldest of four children of Agnes Campbell (nee Stewart) and John George Leighton Hansen of 72 Pascoe Street, Williamstown. He attended Williamstown Primary School then Melbourne University High School and the Workingmen's College. He enlisted in the AIF on the 1st October 1914, aged 22 years and 7 months. He began life in the army as a Private, was promoted to Sergeant on his voyage to the Middle East, was appointed a Second Lieutenant on 27 May, 1915, a Lieutenant on 20 January, 1916 and a Captain and Company Commander C. Company, 14th Battalion, 4th Brigade AIF, on 1 March, 1916. He was amongst the troops of the 14th Battalion fighting at Gallipoli from the second day of landing on 26 April, 1915. In his letter home dated 13 June, 1915, he described watching the landing on 25 April and the “terrific naval bombardment”. At the start of June, 1916, Captain Hansen departed Alexandria along with the rest of the 14th Battalion and headed to join the fighting in France, arriving in Marseilles on 8 June, 1916. Whilst serving in the 14th Battalion in France, he "Died of Wounds" received in action on the 7th February 1917, the day of his 25th birthday. Sources: naa.gov.au https://williamstownhistsoc.org.au/stewart-murray-hansen-wwi-patchwork-quilt captain stewart hansen, aif, ww1

Poster produced in 1920 showing in full detail the composition of the AIF in WW1. The information is outstanding and details are listed in very clear easily understood. words, including numbers KIA by Division, died of wounds, died of other causes, POW's, wounded. Also list all Honour's and Decorations awarded to Members of the AIF, which includes 65 VC recipients.Check out attached photo, details to extensive to listww1 total enlisted, ww1 kia, ww1 honores and decorations, vc winners ww1, ww1 australian divisional commanders, pow ww1.

AIF WW1 returning soldiers to AustraliaHandwritten with soldiers pay detailWW1 AIF Soldier's Pay Card for Returnee to Australia. Worn cardboard and paper. Legible. Paybook number169440 issued on 5 September 1918 to 2570 Private Harold HINDLEY of Australian Army Medical CorpsPay book number 169440 soldier's pay details from 5 September 1918 to 20 November 2018soldier's pay record, handwritten

Prayer book issued to Thomas Kelvie Chesters 53697 WW1 AIF 13th Battalion. Born on 5/2/1989 at Benalla. First enlisted on 13/2/1917 however service record stated he did no duty and enlistment cancelled. Reenlisted on 10/10/1917 at Lismore and served with the 13th Battalion He embarked overseas on 19/6/1918 and returned on 24/10/1919 and was discharged on 12/11/1919. Younger brother of John Chesters 3476 24th Battalion KIA on 26/7/1916 at Pozieres, France.Cream colour cardboard cover booklet with red cross on cover containing 80 pages.Army Prayer Bookww1, aif, prayer book', 13 battalion

Australian Comforts Fund Diary 1919 gifted to Thomas Kelvie Chesters 53697 WW1 AIF 13th Battalion. Born on 5/2/1989 at Benalla. First enlisted on 13/2/1917 however service record stated he did no duty and enlistment cancelled. Reenlisted on 10/10/1917 at Lismore and served with the 13th Battalion He embarked overseas on 19/6/1918 and returned on 24/10/1919 and was discharged on 12/11/1919. Younger brother of John Chesters 3476 24th Battalion KIA on 26/7/1916 at Pozieres, France.Small red canvas bound booklet with silver writing and symbols on front and back cover with pencil housed in spine.Front Cover - Australian Comforts Fund/Gift Diary 1919/ACF/All Comforts Free Rear Cover - AIF together with rising sun emblemww1, aif, 13 battalion, acf diary 1919

WW1 AIF discharge paper for Harold Redmond Macoboy 15126 driverDischarged 27 October 1919

This Christmas Tin with Christmas cake was a Christmas Gift distributed to those serving in the AIF during WW1, 1914.The Christmas Tin was given to someone serving in the AIF during WW1, 1914, it is an original tin.Oblong brass coloured tin with an ornate lid.The lid is ornate in design at the bottom is the inscription - Christmas 1914.christmas tin 1914, ww1, aif

Albert Jacka VC, MC & Bar served with the AIF during WW1 from 1914-1920 at Gallipoli and the Western Front.Albert Jacka won his VC at Gallipoli, he was the first Australian to receive the Award.Black Timber Frame with black and white photograph of Albert Jacka.Lance Corporal Albert Jacka, Of the 14th (Victorian) Battalion, Australian Infantry Force. The First Australian VCjacka gallipoli ww1 aif

Part of Thomason collection of militaria and memorabilia. Album dating from 1920's contains reproductions of photographs known to exist elsewhere. Featuring embarkation, shipboard and French scenes relating to AIF. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer catalogue number 3136P for more items.Photo album dating from 1920's featuring AIF embarkation and shipboard scenes and French rural scenespostcards, ww1, ww2

A complete replica uniform set of clothing and all items that were or could be worn by a first AIF soldier.Light horse brigade .1) Jacket, 100% wool with cotton lining. 7th Battalion AIF colour patches with a brass A signifying original ANZAC on both sleeves. Right sleeve has sergeant's stripes & 5 blue & 1 red chevron stripes. Left sleeve has 3 brass bars re WIA 3 times. Rising Sun badges on each collar & Australia badges on shoulder straps. Belted at waist. .2) Jodphurs, khaki corded wool. Brass button up fly. .3) Braces, red, white & blue oblique striped. .4) Hat, size 57, khaki Akubra with felt pugaree, leather chin strap, & blackened brass Rising Sun badge on upturned rim. .5) & .6) Puttees, pair, khaki wool felt with khaki cotton tapes. .7) & .8) Boots, pair, size L, tan coloured leather with dark brown leather laces, leather soles with metal reinforcing on heels..1) & .2) Makers labels. .4) Hat: Akubra, Made in Australia; On badge: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. on hat: "5.7 Akubra Made in Australia"uniforms-army, costume - male footwear, costume - male headwear

Part of the Meade Collection. See Cat No. 10785P for details of service for "Ernest James Meade" (No. 2112).1. Black and white studio portrait of an unidentified WW1 Australian soldier in uniform. Blank postcard proforma on back. 2. Black and white full length studio photograph of an unidentified WW1 soldier in uniform. Blank postcard on back. 3. Black and white full length studio photograph of an unidentified WW1 soldier in uniform. Blank postcard on back. 4. Black and white studio photograph of three unidentified WW1 service personnel. Person in middle is wearing a Navy style uniform. Two on either side in army uniform. All three seated. Blank postcard on back. 5. Black and white studio photograph of three WW1 soldiers standing. Australian flag in backdrop. Blank postcard pro forma on back. 6. Black and white photograph of two unidentified WW1 soldiers in uniform. One on right is seated. One on left standing and holding a swagger stick and wearing a bandolier. Blank postcard proforma on back. meade collection, ernest james meade, ww1, photographs